The Runaways

The Runaways

Film review by: Witney Seibold

“The Runaways,” Floria Sigismondi‘s biopic about the sexually-charged 1970s jailbait grrrl punk band of the same name, is a frustrating affair. While it’s certainly a hoot to see young it-girls Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart playing rock icons Cherie Currie and Joan Jett, and rock fans and historians may find it enjoyable to see Rodney Bingenheimer‘s L.A. Club in its heyday, the film entire feels like a usual, pat, cliche-ridden musical rock-doc that is more interested in documentation than saying anything about the significance of The Runaways. (more…)

Published in: on January 3, 2011 at 11:40 am  Comments (2)  

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Fall of Vantus (2020)

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Fall of Vantus (2020)

Film review by: Witney Seibold

It was a pity that such a grand epic like “Star Wars: Episode VIII – Destruction of the Arc” was such a flop at the box office. I feel that it would have done better, had James Cameron‘s “Battle Angel” flopped like so many people predicted. (more…)

Published in: on January 3, 2011 at 9:30 am  Comments (1)  

Star Wars: Episode VIII – Destruction of the Arc (2018)

Star Wars: Episode VIII – Destruction of the Arc (2018)

Film review by: Witney Seibold

After the success of “Star Wars: Episode VII – Rise of the Other,” George Lucas continues his new tradition of stepping back and letting this new Shakespearean history form in front of us, this time with the longest and most elaborate of the “Star Wars” films, directed by new-comer Darren Herczeg, and entitled “Destruction of the Arc.” (more…)

Published in: on January 3, 2011 at 9:21 am  Leave a Comment  

Star Wars: Episode VII – Rise of the Other (2017)

Star Wars: Episode VII – Rise of the Other (2017)

Film review by: Witney Seibold

Although it won’t be released until 2017, I have the inside scoop on the next “Star Wars” movie, which is called “Rise of the Other.” (more…)

Published in: on January 3, 2011 at 9:14 am  Comments (3)